15 Gifts That Go Up in Value Over Time (Gift Ideas for Rich People)
Rich people focus on the inner value of a gift, not necessarily on the price tag. But any Master Gift Giver knows that they'll be better off if you give them an asset instead of a liability. The gifts you give build relationships, so this season be thoughtful about it. Here are 15 gifts that go up in value over time: gift ideas for rich people. Welcome to alux.com, the place where future billionaires come to get inspired.
Number one: Gold and silver. With inflation at an all-time high, gold and silver make for great gifts. You can buy jewelry, gold or silver coins, or if you really want to go brutalist, buy them the gold bar. Most people don't know this, but you can walk into your bank and buy smaller divisions of a gold bar. High purity gold bars or jewelry are a cool way to store value, and they can easily be converted into cash, no matter where you are in the world.
Number two: Luxury watches. Watches in general are having a moment right now. After last year's massive jump in demand and prices, this year we've seen a correction in watch prices, many of them dropping down by 30% or more. So you're technically buying them at a discount. Rolex, Patek, and AP are your go-to's, but if the budget doesn't allow for it, you can go for a Tissot, Tudor, or Cartier.
Number three: Real estate. If you can afford it, okay, you don't need to buy them a mansion, but land is quite cheap outside of the city. You could buy a small piece of land somewhere in the mountainside for a couple of thousand bucks. They might not build a home and move there forever, but these will serve as cool spots for a picnic with their loved ones. Most people don't realize the value of owning land, and once they figure it out, prices for far-off properties will jump to five to ten times in price. If the budget allows, gift them an income-generating property: buy them a studio apartment or pay off your mom's mortgage if you can.
Number four: Stock in their favorite company. Does your friend like Starbucks? Well, buy them some Starbucks shares. Video games? Buy them Sony or Nvidia shares. Owning a piece of the business that makes your favorite products should be normalized. Don't just be a consumer, be an owner.
Number five: Art. Art not only enriches our lives, but it does the same with our pockets. Find local upcoming artists and buy one of their pieces, but be careful, as not all artists create equally. Actually, rich people prefer premium art because it not only acts as a great store of value and hedge against inflation, but our tests continue to outperform the market for the last decade. Maybe you're thinking, "Sure, Alex, but I don't know anything about art, and I certainly don't have the money to buy a Picasso or Van Gogh." But that's where technology comes into play. For example, our friends at Masterworks have democratized investments in Blue Chip art. You can join other investors and buy shares in a premium painting the same way you would buy in a stock. Masterworks makes the entire process super simple as they do all the heavy lifting for you. They select the art, you pick which one you like more, and they'll buy, appraise, hold, and sell it for you, and you get your share of the profits. Actually, they just sold a painting at the start of October for an incredible 21.5% net return, and as a result of this standout performance, Masterworks is constantly releasing more art on their platform to meet demand, and there's a waitlist to join their 500,000 other members. But since their friends of our channel have been kind enough to sponsor this video, you can skip the waiting list by going to masterworks.art/alux or by clicking the link in the description. That's one of the perks of being a member of this community. This might be the year you become a fine art investor.
Number six: Tickets to exclusive events. Not all moments in time are created equally. For example, watching your favorite artist perform live at the age they are now is something you could only experience at this moment in time. Once the event passes, you will never get the exact same opportunity again. Every show is a unique fingerprint in time, so leverage this to craft memorable experiences.
Number seven: Autographed memorabilia. Owning something from one of the greats is definitely something to treasure. We love authentic memorabilia. We've got a glove signed by Tyson, a ball signed by Jordan, and several jerseys on the way. There's something inspiring about their story, not to mention that as time goes on, these items usually go up in value. If you don't know what to get them and they're big fans of someone, find anything from them, but make sure you're getting them with a certificate of authenticity.
Number eight: Bitcoin or Ethereum. Crypto is not dead despite everything that's happening in the Bahamas right now. People love to call the end of days with an opportunity that they have. These people are always short-sighted. The truth is, if you have some money you're willing to risk, this moment could prove to be one of the best opportunities to acquire a full Bitcoin for yourself, and Ethereum isn't looking too bad either. But R.I.P. Solana.
Number nine: Add to their collection of rare items. Gifts are about effort and about how well you know the other person. Let's say they're really into collecting butterflies for some reason. Well, go to eBay and find an exotic butterfly and ship it over for them to add to their collection. It's the small gestures that really show how much attention you're paying to the people you care about.
Number ten: A course or an educational experience. Nothing increases in value more than an investment you make in yourself. Buy them a class, books, or a course on something they need to elevate themselves. Try to focus on skill-focused courses. For example, if you go to alux.org, you'll find all our courses that teach actionable skills. Goal Mastery is open for enrollment until Christmas, and then we are closing the doors until sometime next year. Go to alux.com/goals and use the promo code "mygoal" to get $100 off Goal Mastery.
Number eleven: Club membership. Club memberships were designed to help you grow your network. Not only will you be around people who share your interests, but it's a way for adults to make new friends. Gift them a club membership, and they will thank you for it.
Number twelve: Gym membership. Outside of your network, health is probably the thing people should invest in the most. Just a heads up: gifting a gym membership could backfire, as people could take it as you hinting at the fact they might need to lose weight or get in shape. But even then, we guarantee they'll give it a shot just so they don't lose the money you spent getting that membership for them.
Number thirteen: High thread count bed linens and premium towels. If there's one thing that greatly improves the quality of your life, it's your sleep. Bed linens are one of the most underrated improvements you can make to improve the quality of your sleep, and premium towels are a great way to elevate your bathroom experience. These are the types of tactile items you will experience on the daily.
Number fourteen: Private or custom tailored experience. Have a private chef come to your home to cook a delicious meal. Take them to a meet and greet with someone they look up to. Create the opportunity for them to feel special. People might forget what you got them as gifts, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
Number fifteen: Time and memories. The best gift you can give someone is time. Save them time. Do some of their work for them, take it off their hands. The second best is the quality of time. Memories are the only immaterial thing that goes up in value with time and are specific to one person. Looking back on your life, one should live it adventurously. Embrace life and document as much of it as possible. It might not feel valuable in the moment, but with every day passing, it'll get more and more valuable. The biggest gift you can give to someone is a life well lived.
So what about you, Aluxers? What's the best gift you've ever received? Share it in the comments so that others can learn from your experience.
And as a thank you for watching until the end, here is your bonus: Show people you're thankful. Learn to receive a gift or a compliment. For some reason, people aren't able to show others the emotions they feel. If you like a gift, don't act all robotic about it. Tell people how much you appreciate them putting in the effort. When receiving a compliment, stop minimizing or brushing it off as casual. There's a gap in emotional communication, and around this time of year, you'll find yourself in many gift-giving situations. So, learn to embrace the moment instead of not knowing how to escape it quicker. You'll grow as a human and live a fuller life.
Now, hopefully, you found value in this video, and if you did, please write the word "gift" in the comments. We're closing in on the last few Sundays of the year, so let's make the most out of this December. Thanks for spending some time with us today, Alux. We're so glad you did. If you found value in today's video, please give us a like, hit that Bell icon to never miss an upload, and hey, don't forget to subscribe.